The Radical Rhetoric of the English Deists: The Discourse of Skepticism, 1680-1750 (Studies in Rhetoric/Communication) - Hardcover

Book 6 of 69: Studies in Rhetoric & Communication

Herrick, James A.

 
9781570031663: The Radical Rhetoric of the English Deists: The Discourse of Skepticism, 1680-1750 (Studies in Rhetoric/Communication)

Synopsis

Focusing on the works of lesser-known yet influential Deists, the author examines the 70-year polemic between the Church of England and the English Deists, illuminating the rhetorical war which raged between them. He contends that Deism owes its significance to these skilled controversialists.

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About the Author

James A. Herrick is a professor of rhetoric and communication and chair of the communication department at Hope College in Holland, Michigan.

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